When retracted, the fabric is completely stored inside the aluminium cassette: no exposure to the elements, no UV degradation, no accumulation of dust or dirt. Greater durability and lower maintenance for years to come.
Markilux motorised systems automatically retract the awning in adverse conditions, protecting the installation even when the user is absent. Compatible with home automation and app control.
Options for LED-Line and LED-Spots lighting integrated into the cassette and guide rails. Perfect ambience at dusk with no additional visible electrical installation. Available on several models in the range.
Every Markilux box awning is manufactured to the exact dimensions of the space. Lacquered extruded aluminium frame, custom RAL colours, and high-durability technical fabrics certified by the manufacturer.
All models include a full technical data sheet, motorisation options and BIM documentation for professional specification.
Our technical team visits your space in Barcelona or Madrid, takes measurements and prepares a personalised project with no obligation within 24 hours.
A box awning is the highest-quality sun-protection system available on the market. The fundamental difference from other systems is that the fabric is stored completely inside an aluminium cassette when retracted: no exposure to UV radiation, no accumulation of dust or dirt, no weathering degradation. The result is an installation that retains its appearance and performance for decades with minimal maintenance.
At Cortinsa we are official Markilux installers in Barcelona and Madrid. The Markilux box awning range is the European technical reference in this category: German manufacturing, lacquered extruded aluminium structure, certified technical fabrics, and motorisation with integrated wind and rain sensors. Every awning is made to measure according to the exact dimensions of your terrace or façade.
The motorised box awning is the natural evolution of the manual awning. Markilux motorised systems incorporate wind and rain sensors that retract the awning automatically in adverse conditions, protecting the installation without any user intervention. The motorisation integrates with home automation systems — Somfy, KNX, io-homecontrol — and allows control via mobile app or remote control.
For motorised box awnings of 4×3, which is the most common size in residential terraces, we recommend the Markilux 970, 990 and MX-1 models depending on the level of performance required. For larger terraces — motorised box awning of 5×3 or 6×4 — the Markilux 3300 and 6000 models cover surfaces of up to 28 m² with a single module.
The Markilux premium range incorporates integrated LED lighting options in the cassette and guide rails: LED-Line, LED-Spots, and in the most advanced models RGB-WW lighting and Philips Hue. It is the solution for those who want to use their terrace at night as well, without any additional visible electrical installations. The Markilux MX-4 is the most advanced model in this category, with 4 combinable LED systems and integrated Philips Hue control as standard.
A box awning for hospitality requires systems with greater resistance to intensive use and larger surface areas than a residential awning. The Markilux 3300 and 6000 models are designed specifically for this profile: can be coupled in modules to cover large surfaces, with high-durability fabrics and centralised motorisation. For architecture and engineering projects, we provide complete technical documentation — data sheets with certified solar factor and BIM files in Revit and IFC format — for project specification.
In Barcelona we install Markilux cassette awnings throughout the metropolitan area: Eixample, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, Gràcia, Sant Cugat, Castelldefels and the Costa Garraf. We are the reference installer for cassette awnings in penthouses and high-end residences along the Diagonal and Pedralbes axis, and for hospitality projects on the Barcelona seafront and the Costa Garraf.
In Madrid our technical team installs motorised cassette awnings in the capital and the main residential areas: Salamanca, Chamberí, La Moraleja, Pozuelo de Alarcón and Las Rozas. Cassette awning projects for detached houses in the north-west sierra and for hospitality venues in central Madrid.
Cortinsa has been an official Markilux installer in Spain for more than four decades. Our own in-house technical team, no subcontracting, with a response time of under 24 hours. Request a no-obligation technical visit.
A box awning fully protects the fabric inside an aluminium cassette when retracted: maximum durability and reduced maintenance. A semi-cassette awning covers the fabric with a top box open at the front: a balance between protection and cost. An open-roll awning leaves the fabric exposed when retracted: the most economical option for sheltered spaces and seasonal use.
For a 4×3 metre terrace, the most common models are the Markilux 970 — architectural design with super-shade coverage —, the Markilux 990 — a balance between compactness and surface area — and the Markilux MX-1 for premium projects. The final choice depends on the installation height, wind exposure and the level of finish required. Our team provides guidance during the free technical visit.
Yes, especially for awnings that exceed 3 metres of projection or that are exposed to wind. A motorised cassette awning with wind and rain sensors retracts the awning automatically in adverse conditions, protecting the installation without any user intervention. In the long term, motorisation extends the service life of the awning by preventing it from being left open accidentally.
The aluminium structure of a correctly installed Markilux box awning has a service life of between 15 and 25 years. The fabric, protected inside the cassette when retracted, lasts between 10 and 15 years depending on use and orientation. Markilux guarantees the supply of spare parts and Cortinsa offers post-installation technical service in Barcelona and Madrid.
Yes. Markilux cassette awnings are installed with wall or ceiling fixings without the need for building work in most cases. Only the fixing points on the façade or terrace ceiling are required. Our team assesses the installation conditions during the free technical visit before confirming the quote.
Yes. We have BIM files in Revit (.rfa) and IFC formats, CAD construction details and technical data sheets with certified solar factor for all Markilux models we install. All documentation is available free of charge in our BIM Library for registered architects, engineers and interior designers.
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